Best 3 Bacon Home Fries Recipes

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Bacon home fries are an American breakfast classic. Crispy bacon and tender potatoes make a delicious combination that's perfect for a hearty start to the day. This mouthwatering dish can be a delightful addition to brunch or a weekend breakfast gathering. Whether you prefer your home fries golden brown, slightly crispy, or perfectly seasoned, this article will provide you with some of the best recipes to create the perfect bacon home fries at home.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM, TOMATO AND ONION OMELET WITH HOME FRIES AND BACON



Mushroom, Tomato and Onion Omelet with Home Fries and Bacon image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon
4 Yukon Gold potatoes
1 clove garlic
Kosher salt
1 medium onion
4 cremini mushrooms
2 Roma tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the bacon on a baking sheet and bake to the desired crispness, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, quarter the potatoes and place them and the garlic in a medium pot with cold water to cover; add salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer until potatoes are fully cooked and soft, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • While potatoes are cooking, start on the omelet filling: Cut the onion into small dice; you'll need 1/2 cup. Remove and discard the stems from the mushrooms, then thinly slice the caps. Seed the tomatoes and cut into small dice.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, sweat half of the onions, seasoned with salt, in some olive oil until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and continue cooking until slightly soft, another 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes; cook for 3 to 4 more minutes. Add salt to taste.
  • Whisk the eggs together with 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon salt until fluffy. Set aside.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil to coat the pan. Add the remaining 1/4 cup diced onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes; cook until golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes.
  • Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add olive oil to coat. Add the egg mixture and cook until set, frequently moving the edges away from the pan with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with a layer of shredded fontina, add the filling to the middle, and fold the omelet. Cook until the cheese has melted, another minute or two.
  • Arrange all--bacon, home fries and omelet--on a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh chives, and serve with pumpernickel toast on the side.

SUNNY'S EASY BACON, PEPPERS AND CHEESE HOME FRIES



Sunny's Easy Bacon, Peppers and Cheese Home Fries image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 1 1/2-pound bag microwaveable golden or new potatoes (Red Bliss works too!)
6 strips bacon
2 tablespoons salted butter
6 red, orange or yellow mini sweet peppers, chopped
1/2 white or sweet onion, chopped
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese blend
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Leave the potatoes in the bag and cook them in the microwave for 2 minutes less than the package instructions so they aren't too soft (they will cook in the pan, plus, you'll need to break them down further). Remove from the bag and let cool until cool enough to handle, then cut the larger potatoes into sixths and the smaller ones into fourths.
  • In a mid-sized pan on the stovetop or on a grill on medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon fat in the pan. Roughly chop the bacon and set aside. Add the butter to the bacon fat. Once it has melted, add the potatoes in one layer if possible. (If not, do the potatoes in batches.) Cook the potatoes on one side until a peek beneath reveals a golden crust, 10 to 15 minutes, then toss and repeat. Do this a few times; if doing in batches, you can pile the cooked potatoes on the side of the pan while the new ones get attention. Once the potatoes are almost done, push them all to the sides of the pan.
  • To the center of the pan add the peppers, onions, steak seasoning, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook the veggies, stirring, until the peppers and onions are tender but still have some crunch, about 5 minutes. Add the bacon back to the pan and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the scallions.

BACON HOME FRIES



Bacon Home Fries image

Diced potatoes, peppers, and onions cooked in bacon drippings.

Provided by MARIACOZ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound bacon
4 potatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Let bacon cool on a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Stir potatoes, onion, and bell pepper into reserved drippings; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes and pressing the potatoes with the back of a spatula, until potatoes are golden brown and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Crumble bacon over the potato mixture and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 480.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips for Making the Best Bacon Home Fries:

  • Use good quality bacon: The flavor of the bacon will be the star of the dish, so use the best you can find. Look for thick-cut bacon that is well-marbled.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy: This will give the home fries the best flavor and texture. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy and browned.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help to evenly cook the home fries and give them a nice crust.
  • Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces: This will help them to cook evenly. Aim for pieces that are about 1-inch thick.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: Overcrowding the skillet will prevent the potatoes from cooking evenly. Cook the potatoes in batches if necessary.
  • Season the potatoes well: Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. This will help to bring out their flavor.

Conclusion:

Bacon home fries are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. By following the tips above, you can make the best bacon home fries that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give bacon home fries a try!

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